Emergencies occur in plumbing when no one is paying attention to the problem. While there are many reasons given in ignoring a small problem, these plumbing issues never fix themselves. Instead, they grow worse over time as the water continues to seep into the surrounding area. This moisture can also cause other problems such as mold growth or major water damage. These are signs that indicate an emergency situation is pending and needs to be addressed.
Contact the Emergency Plumbing Service if you smell sewage anywhere in the home. This includes the basement area. Since waste pipes can run through the basement area, the smell of sewage can be particularly strong. This is a sign that the sewage line has serious problems and is leaking waste into the basement. All kinds of nasty things can grow if this emergency is left to itself.
The dripping of water from the ceiling space is another indication that an emergency situation is pending. This usually happens in homes that have a bathroom on the second floor. While leakage from attic spaces is rare, it can happen if a water pipe is running through that space. By the time that you see the water, the damage has already been done. At this point, a fix will stop further damage. But things will still need to be replaced.
Unexplained flooding is another sign to contact the Emergency Plumbing Service. If you can’t find the source, the water will be difficult to stop. There can be hidden water lines behind walls or underneath floor joists depending on the home setup. The likely first step would be to shut the water off at the main valve until the source can be determined. Flooding can happen from either the sewer lines or the water lines. Areas may have to be uncovered to determine where the piping leakage has occurred.
While there are minor emergencies that can turn into big emergencies in plumbing, these are the signs it has taken a serious turn. Since many times the plumbing is hidden, it can be difficult to track down a source. Contact Drain Remedy Inc. if you discover that the plumbing is developing serious issues.
